About
Why OwnerGauge Exists
Owners often begin asking what their business is worth — and whether it's ready to sell — years before they are prepared to hire an investment banker, M&A advisor, or business broker.
OwnerGauge was built to give those owners a better starting point: a confidential, self-directed way to understand estimated market value, transaction readiness, and the issues a buyer is likely to care about — before committing to a formal sale process.
Behind OwnerGauge
James Loftis
Independent M&A Advisor · Certified M&A Advisor (CM&A)
San Diego, CA
James has worked on M&A transactions ranging from $5 million to $320 million in deal value — experience that surfaces exactly what buyers scrutinize, what slows a deal down, and what separates a business that sells smoothly from one that doesn't. OwnerGauge grew out of a simple observation: most owners start asking these questions years before they're ready to hire an advisor, and there wasn't a credible place to start.
Philosophy
- Owners deserve clarity before committing to a transaction process.
- Preparation creates options — it doesn't obligate you to sell.
- Valuation is only one part of exit readiness.
- A business should be examined from the buyer's perspective, not just the owner's.